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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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